IO Interactive Studio announces the retrieval of Hitman franchise rights

After Square Enix decided to part ways with them, it was certain that IO Interactive studio had been negotiating with the company for the rights to the Hitman series that they previously owned.
However, today, through a statement posted on their website, the team confirmed that they have become an independent studio and are not currently working for any party after deciding to permanently leave the Square Enix studios. The team also confirmed that the rights to the Hitman series are now in their possession, as the two parties reached an agreement for IO Interactive to continue working on the Hitman series through future installments. So, for those who thought the Hitman game series was dead, do not worry dear players, as we will soon be getting more of it.Greetings.